Tyrone Noonan - Vocals, compositions, arrangements, production
Current band
Josh Oakes - guitar
AJ Hall - double bass
Rich Seymour
James Sherlock - Guitars, arrangements
Georgia Weber - Double Bass
Joe Marchisella - Drums
Album Band
Anthony Romaniuk - Piano, arrangements
Jamie Clark - Guitars
Eugene Romaniuk - Double Bass
Sam Bates - drums, percussion
+ guests
Phil Noy - saxophone
Shenton Gregory - violin, mandolin
Cam Goold - Percussion
DJ Chikashi Nishiwake - remix DJ
Influences
Jon Hendricks
Mel Torme
Miles Davis
Vince Jones
John Coltrane
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Brazil
Cuba
Mark Murphy
Donnie Hathaway
Kurt Elling
Marvin Gaye
Ray Charles
Al Green
Radiohead
David Bowie
Nina Simone
Sarah Vaughan
Ron Carter
ETC!!
Sounds Like
An exciting exploration of classic styles including swing, bossa, salsa, soul, blues, bop, folk and other modern grooves and melodies with a strong male vocal presence!
Pal – imp - sest: a parchment, or the like, from which writing has been partially or
completely erased to make room for another text...
... the jazz project from singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Tyrone Noonan of No.1
charting, ARIA-award-winning Australian band george...
Palimpsest creates a timeless, yet current sound that takes the listener on
an entrancing journey across continents, cultures and song writing eras, fusing
elements of swing, Latin, soul, folk and modern grooves and melodies.
“I'll Bet You Thought I’d Never Find You”, from the band’s debut self-titled
album, was licensed as Track 1 on both the CD and vinyl versions of the top
2008 UK Nu Jazz compilation Messin’ Around Vol. 5 (Freestyle Records); along with the remix version released on legendary UK radio/club DJ Russ Dewbury’s “Jazz Rooms” compilation (Mr Bongo Records).
The band’s music has been featured on many influential radio programs
and club playlists throughout the UK, Europe and Australia, including Russ
Dewbury’s Nu Jazz Spectrum, his popular Brighton Jazz Rooms events, The Jazz
Cafe In Camden and Karsten Johns’ “Vinyl Vibes” radio program and club in
Koln, Germany.
Palimpsest has performed at many high profile events including the 2009
Australian Federal Budget Dinner at Canberra’s Parliament House Great Hall (The Australian White House), the 2009 Queensland (Qld) Caxton Seafood & Wine Festival, “Andy Warhol Up Late” series at the Qld Art Gallery (2008 Andy Warhol Major Retrospective exhibition), the official opening of the Qld Government’s new Millennium Arts Project, The Qld Design Awards, Woodford Folk Festival, The St Kilda Festival, Ed. Qld Creative Gen. launch (QPAC), The 2007-09 Brisbane Burlesque Ball (Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane), The Caxton’s Big Day In (Brisbane), Brisbane Powerhouse, The Brisbane Jazz Club, the Port of Brisbane Authority and other Qld venues inc. Sirromet Winery, Springfield Lakes, The Press Club, Maggie Black’s, The Zoo, Sydney venues The Vanguard, Brass Monkey and Melbourne venues Bennett’s Lane and Corner Hotel, plus Tilley’s in Canberra.
Bringing his soaring and powerful vocals into this arena, Tyrone has been
backed by some of the country’s top jazz musicians since the project began in
the late 90s, initially inspired by artists such as New York pianist Brad Mehldau.
In Oct 2004, Palimpsest released its highly-acclaimed self-titled album
(Shock), debuting in the AIR National Indie Top 10, followed by a successful
national tour including performances on Good Morning Australia and Mornings
With Kerri-Anne (national TV).
The band can perform as trio, quartet or sextet, utilising a core group of
musicians including Tyrone (vocals), jazz virtuoso James Sherlock (guitar), AJ Hall/
Georgia Weber (double bass), Toby Wren/Josh Oakes (guitar), Rich Seymour/
Joe Marchisella (drums), and Isaac Hurren and Mikael Strand (horns).
This is what the critics have had to say!
Ian Paulin, IndieCds.com
From the first bar Tyrone Noonan enforces his right to be considered one of Australia’s most talented jazz practitioners.
Palimpsest is riveting – positive and well-constructed arrangements are lead from the front by thoughtful, gripping vocals. This set is alive and kicking even in its tender moments. This is a significant CD for Australian jazz and probably well beyond.
Noel Mengle, Album of the Week review, The Courier-Mail
“Jamie Cullum interprets jazz standards and a Radiohead tune (with serious marketing budget) and sells millions.
Tyrone Noonan from george does down a similarly eclectic path, makes a better record, plays some great shows around the country and has to fight to register on the mainstream radar. Australia, you sometimes want to shout, have a look under your nose!”
Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine Australia
“Tyrone’s soaring vocals and impressive octave range, like his sister’s, are tailor-made for jazz, with some of the country most promising young instrumentalists providing the platform, most notably the Romaniuk brothers, Anthony on piano and Eugene on double bass, and guitarist Jamie Clark…
Tyrone shows a real flair for Brazilian cool via Antonio Carlos Jobim’s Bossa benchmark “How Insensitive” and scat in the more up-tempo “Agua De Beber….
His phrasing on the swing standard “Lullaby of Birdland” would do credit to a veteran. His reading of the Scottish folk song “Black Is The Colour of My True Love’s Hair” is exquisite.”
Megan Yarrow, Time Off Magazine
“Palimpsest is a cohesive and lyrical album of seriously smooth and sexy sounds – a fusion of originals, jazz standards, Brazilian samba rhythm and intelligently reworked Bowie, McCartney and Vince Jones classics.
…It is a glowing tribute to the quality of his own composing skills that Noonan’s ethereal ballad “Beauty Of All Things” by no means pales in comparison to the established pieces.”
Sound Bites Review, The Northern Star
“Tyrone Noonan’s album Palimpsest offers an entirely excellent repertoire of contemporary jazz sounds and textures.
…In particular, a jazz brush is waved over Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes” with delicious effect.
…Noonan’s vocals are fabulous and easily comparable with Vince Jones; rich, golden, funky and full of emotion.”
Dave Hayes, The Drum Media
“…I’m discovering something quite compelling about the album.…You’ll (at least) find yourself challenged by the self-titled release...There’s plenty of diversity on this album. The 2nd track, a cover of Australian jazz great Vince Jones’ America, is an absolute corker.’’
For further information pls contact:
Management Australia:
Eligible Music Management
Tony Quinn
PO Box 384, Alexandria, 1435 NSW AU
Cell: +1 818 287 1514
E: tony@eligiblemusic.com.au
Management UK/Europe/US
Evil Genius Media Ltd
Mark Muggeridge
Unit 4, 3 Hyde Meadow View
Witney Oxon OX28 6FP UK
PH: +44 (0) 20 3239 3664
Mob: +44 (0) 7792 661136
E: mark@evilgeniusmedia.com
Ok so I'm just going to say what everybody else is thinking... your music is amazing. And Ty, your voice is like silk. Just putting it out there... Merry Christmas :) Astrid
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